Overview
- Enzo Maresca says James can now handle three matches a week following his recovery from January hamstring surgery.
- James has appeared in all 11 Premier League games this season—seven starts and four substitute appearances—and scored on his 200th club outing against Nottingham Forest.
- He says leading the team while injured was the hardest part of captaincy but that regular minutes have made leadership feel more natural.
- The Chelsea captain is in camp for England’s final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, with qualification already secured.
- He credits a tailored programme from Chelsea’s performance department for his sustained availability and return to consistent playing time.